Linksys NULL WCF54G User's Manual
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1. WPA RADIUS WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First select the type of WPA algorithm TKIP or AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Last enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Then select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network s performance but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network encryption should be used These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer 30 Appendix C Glossary 802 114 A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz 802 11b A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802. E Figure 6 15 SSID Channel Screen 23 If your wireless network has Wireless Security WEP check Wireless Security WEP For most wireless networks select Use Hexadecimal 0 9 A F and enter the WEP key For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in a Key field For 128 bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are the numbers 0 9 and the letters a f If your network uses Alphanumeric characters select Use Alphanumeric Characters For 64 bit encryption enter any 5 characters in a Key field For 128 bit encryption enter any 13 characters Click Finish AJ werssc lt 1215 Add Edit Configuration Wireless Security WEP Use Hexadecimal 0 9 A F O Use Alphanumeric Characters 1234567890 Ej Figure 6 16 Wireless Security WEP Screen 24 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts Common Problems and Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions 1 My PDA does not recognize the Wireless CompactFlash Card e Make sure that the Wireless CompactFlash Card is properly inserted into the CompactFlash port e Make sure the Link LED is sol
3. 461211 Configure Wireless Networks Select Profile Default Use this page to Click the Add button to create a new profile Select a profile and click the edit button to change an existing profile To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile select the profile then click OK Figure 6 10 Select Profile Screen AJ werssc 461211 Add Edit Configuration Profile Name Default Wireless Mode Use this page to Enter a name for the profile Select Infrastructure Mode when you want to communicate through an Access Point otherwise select Peer to Peer mode Ej Figure 6 11 Add Edit Configuration Screen 21 Access Point Enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field You can click Scan to search for an existing wireless network name Click Next If your wireless network has Wireless Security WEP check Wireless Security WEP For most wireless networks select Use Hexadecimal 0 9 A F and enter the WEP key For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in a Key field For 128 bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are the numbers 0 9 and the letters a f If your network uses Alphanumeric characters select Use Alphanumeric Characters For 64 bit encryption enter any 5 characters in a Key field For 128 bit encryption enter any 13 characters Select the same number
4. s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly Note Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 28 SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID 1 Disable Broadcast 2 Make it unique 3 Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID While this option may be more convenient it allows anyone to log into your wireless network This includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked
5. for a Transmit Key from the numbered drop down menu that was selected for the key number Click Next wersac 461212 Add Edit Configuration SAID Use this page to Identify the SSID Network Name of the wireless network to which you wish to connect E Figure 6 12 SSID Screen gl werssc 461213 Add Edit Configuration Wireless Security WEP O Use Hexadecimal 0 9 A F Use Alphanumeric Characters E Ej Figure 6 13 Wireless Security WEP Screen 22 Power Management is a power saving mode The lower power consumption may lower the wireless performance nee ede gl wersac 1213 To enable power management select On To disable Power Management select Off Click Finish then you will cs d return to the Select Profile screen Click OK Add Edit Configuration Power Management O off on Use this page to Enable Power Management for lower power consumption and wireless performance Ej Figure 6 14 Power Management Screen Peer to Peer and Act as a BaseStation AJ wersac iz Enter the SSID or network name used by your network Select the channel used by your network The choice is 1 dd Edi fi x 11 in North America Click Next to continue Click Back to return to the previous screen Add Edit Configuration oa Use this page to The SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network Select the Channel used by all the devices in your network
6. installation is complete Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard CompactFlash Card Setup Wizard vor 1 1 vm WCF54G Figure 3 7 Congratulations Chapter 3 Setting Up the PDA 7 Setup Wizard Chapter 4 Installing the CompactFlash Card Overview This chapter explains the steps to install the CompactFlash Card Make sure that you have installed the Setup Wizard software before installing the Card IMPORTANT Make sure that the Setup Wizard software is installed before installing the Card l The installation has completed successfully If your device is still in its cradle please remove it now before you insert your Installing the Card wireless network card 1 After installing the Setup Wizard software the nstallation has completed successfully screen will appear on your PDA Click OK Figure 4 1 Successful Installation 2 Disconnect the PDA from your PC 3 Insert the Wireless CompactFlash Card into your PDA Figure 4 2 CompactFlash Installation into PDA 4 The Startscreen in will appear for Pocket PC 2002 users The default setting is Use server assigned IP address In most cases you should keep the default setting However if you are using fixed IP addresses on your wireless network then click the radio button next to Use specific IP address and complete the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway fields Click the OK button to close the screen 5 The Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear on
7. the desktop of your PDA Uninstalling the Card To uninstall the Card on your PDA click Start Settings then click Remove Programs Select Linksys Wireless G CompactFlash Card and click Remove J start 1207 Linksys Wireless G CompactFlash Card Use server assigned IP address Use specific IP address Default gateway lies s J IP Address Name Servers Figure 4 3 Start Screen Figure 4 4 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Overview This chapter explains how to connect your PDA to a wireless network Connect to a Wireless Network 1 On your PDA s desktop click the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the desktop Figure 5 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon lt 4 1209 amp 2 The Status screen will appear Click Configure Wireless Networks near the bottom of the screen D Q SSID linksys Connection Excellent Base Station 00 0f 66 2c 69 35 Channel 6 big Encryption No Encryption 3 Continue to the section for the Pocket PC operating system that your PDA uses To change your wireless settings go to the Tools Advanced Ej Figure 5 2 Status Screen 10 ch fP Wireless G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2003 E d 12 44 D 1 Select your wireless network from the list and click Connect Configure Wireless Networks Wireless networks Add New Settings i cam Available Available Availahla Connect Remove Settings Networks to access All A
8. upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the newest and best available standard in Wi Fi security Two modes are available Pre Shared Key and RADIUS Pre Shared Key gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKIP AES or WEP A Important Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 29 WPA Pre Shared Key If you do not have a RADIUS server select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES enter a password in the Pre Shared key field of 8 64 characters and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99 999 seconds which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys
9. 2 11g A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Access Point A device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Adapter A device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects different networks Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 31 Buffer A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn t held up by the other Byte A unit of data that is usually eig
10. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 2AGHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WCF54G Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and certain other countries Copyright 2004 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the CompactFlash Card has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the CompactFlash Card This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the CompactFlash Card This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the CompactFlash Card gt gt gt In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is prov
11. Subnet Mask DHCP Server Gateways DNS IP Forward Table Connection Wireless Card 00 06 25 EB 04 50 255 255 255 0 Wireless Card connected to linksys 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 102 Updating the IP address of the 192 168 1 1 Mask 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 d 192 168 1 1 responded in a 255 255 255 0 8ms pm Ej Figure 6 6 More Figure 6 7 Repair Screen Information Screen 19 Metric 1 4 This is a routing metric To update the IP address for the Card click Repair The Repair screen will appear You can check the connection by entering the IP Address into the field then clicking Contact The Contact screen will appear Site Survey To search for an existing wireless network select Site Survey To view more information on an wireless network select the wireless network then click Open The SNR Signal Noise Channel and Privacy of the wireless network will be displayed SNR SNR signal to noise ratio is the ratio of the amplitude of a data signal to the amplitude of noise in a transmission channel SNR is displayed in decibels dB Signal Noise The transmission signal noise of the wireless network is displayed Channel The wireless network transmission channel is displayed Privacy The privacy of the wireless network is displayed Network Troubleshooting Below is the IP Address assigned to your device Network Troubleshooting ok Your d
12. can then be transmitted up and down the backbone As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original Access Point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new Access Point it then re registers and the communication process continues 26 Can Wireless products support printer sharing Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products Therefore Wireless products can work with NetWare Windows 2000 or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11b standard What is ad hoc mode When a wireless network is set to ad hoc mode the wireless equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other The ad hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network What is infrastructure mode When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point or router 27 Appendix B Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security featur
13. ch as Internet phone Calls video and audio to occur in real time RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services 35 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path STUN Simple Traversal of UDP through NATs A protocol that enables specialized applications such as Internet phone calls video and audio to travel between your local network and the Internet STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal Subnet Mask A
14. ck OK Ej Figure 5 12 Select Profile 15 Wireless G CompactFlash Card Chapter 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network 16 Overview the CompactFlash Card can be configured with the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter explains how to configure the CompactFlash Card in this manner On your PDAs desktop click the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the screen Wireless Network Monitor The Status screen appears first It displays the status of your wireless connection SSID The network name Connection The strength of the wireless connection is displayed Base Station The MAC Address of the device you are connected to Channel The wireless network channel between 1 and 11 in North America will be displayed Encryption The Wireless Security WEP option is displayed Three options are available Select from Tools Advanced Configure Wireless Networks The options are described below Tools There are many tools available for your use They are described below Exit Select Exit to exit the Wireless Network Monitor Turn Radio Select Turn Radio Off to disable the wireless connection Select Turn Radio On to enable the wireless connection Figure 6 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon AJ wersac r UD Ee x Status Ready o SSID linksys Connection Excellent Base Station 00 0f 66 2c 69 35 Channel 6 b g Encryption No Encryption To change your wireless s
15. col A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps MegaBits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission mIRC An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet NAT Network Address Translation Traversal A method of enabling specialized applications such as Internet phone calls video and audio to travel between your local network and the Internet STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station 34 OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphras
16. e simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access RJ 45 Registered Jack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together RTP Real time Transport Protocol A protocol that enables specialized applications su
17. er Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit 32 DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework EAP PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords EAP TLS Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Finger A program that tells you the name associated with an e mail address Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device Fragmentation Breaking a packet into small
18. er units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web 33 Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Proto
19. er your existing wireless network at speeds up to 54Mbps It s also compatible with Wireless B 802 11b wireless networks Use the Wireless CompactFlash Card to connect your PDA to wireless networks at the office at home or in any of the growing number of public wireless hotspot venues springing up in coffee shops airport lounges hotels and convention centers Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the CompactFlash Card set it up and configure it to communicate with your PDA and PC These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the CompactFlash Card What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Dual Band Wireless A G Notebook Adapter e Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter s applications and this User Guide e Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Wireless G CompactFlash Card This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter e Chapter 3 Setting Up the PDA This chapter instructs you on how to use the Card s Setup Wizard e Chapter 4 Installing the CompactFlash Card This chapter shows you how to install CompactFlash Card into your PDA e Chapter 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network This chapter shows you how to connect the CompactFlash Card to a wireless network Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the CompactFlash Card s Wireless Network M
20. es but they require specific action on your part for implementation So keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take as shown in this User Guide at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 Change the default SSID 2 Disable SSID Broadcast 3 Change the default password for the Administrator account 4 Enable MAC Address Filtering 5 Change the SSID periodically 6 Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically To ensure network security steps one through five should be followed at least Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Here are the steps you can take Change the administrator s password regularly With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator
21. ettings go to the Tools Advanced Ej Figure 6 2 Status Screen 17 Power Management Power Management is a power saving mode The lower power consumption may lower the wireless performance Select On to enable Power Management Select Off to disable Power Management Version Information Select Version Information to view information about the driver Included is the Client Driver Name Driver Version Primary Firmware Version and Station Firmware Version Wireless Advanced The advanced wireless settings are displayed on this screen Country This is used to send 802 11d country information when an access Point or IBSS operation is used 802 11d is a specification used in countries where the 802 11 family is not allowed to operate IBSS Independent Basic Service Set is also referred to as peer to peer mode or Ad hoc mode Select the location Power Mode This is a power management mode Select Disabled or Automatic Cell Size The smaller the cell size system the modem will hand over quicker to the access point than in a large cell size system Select from Large Medium Small Minicell Microcell Tx Power You can select the power output used to transmit data Select from 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Tx Rates You can select the rates that the device will use to transmit data Select from 1Mbps 2Mbps 5 5Mbps 11Mbps 6Mbps 9Mbps 12Mbps 18Mbps 24Mbps 36Mbps 48Mbps and 54Mbps Force long preamble This forces a long wirele
22. evice successfully contacted 192 168 1 1 in less than 8 ms IZIS 192 168 1 1 responded in m 8ms im Ej Figure 6 8 Contact Screen gl wersac 4 12 20 Site Survey EC Infrastructure Infrastructure Ej Figure 6 9 Site Survey Screen 20 Configure Wireless Networks To configure or connect to a wireless network for a Pocket PC 2002 click Configure Wireless Networks If you use a Pocket PC 2003 on your PDA click Start Help then Connections or refer to Chapter 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Through the Configure Wireless Networks screen you can create a new profile edit an existing profile or connect to a wireless network using an existing profile To use a profile to connect select a profile then click OK To create a new profile enter a profile name then click Add To edit a profile select the profile then click Edit To delete a profile select the profile then click Delete Add Edit Configuration Profile Name Enter a name for your profile Wireless Mode Select from Access Point Peer to Peer Group or Act as a BaseStation Access Point If you want to connect to an access point select Access Point Peer to Peer Group If you want to connect to a wireless network that doesn t use an access point select Peer to Peer Act as BaseStation If you want other users to connect to your PDA as an Access Point select Act as BaseStation Click Next to continue gl wersac
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24. gal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys or c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident In addition due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P 0 Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 39 Appendix F Regulatory Informatio
25. he IP Forward Table displays the Destination Mask Interface Next Hop Policy Type Protocol Age Next Hop AS Metric 1 Metric 2 Metric 3 and Metric 4 The MAC Address The MAC address of the Card is displayed IP Address The IP address of the Card is displayed Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Card is displayed DHCP Server The assigned IP Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS address of your network s server Gateway The network s Gateway IP address is displayed DNS The Domain Name Server DNS address of the Card is displayed IP Forwarding Table Destination The destination IP address is displayed Mask The Subnet Mask of the destination IP address is displayed Interface The interface of the destination IP address is displayed Next Hop On remote routes this is the address of the next system on the route Policy The general set of conditions that would cause the selection of a multi path route Type This is the type of route Age The time in seconds since the route was last updated Next Hop AS This is the Autonomous System number of the Next Hop AJ wcrs4c 461217 D Network Troubleshooting Below is the IP Address assigned to your device 192 168 1 102 192 168 55 101 LS To test the wireless connection please enter an IP address then click the button next to it Ej Figure 6 5 Network Troubleshooting Screen J wcr546 4217 More Information MAC Address IP Address
26. ht bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscrib
27. ice in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment 40 EN 609 50 Safety EN 300 328 1 EN 300 328 2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Caution This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and or may require a license for operation Contact local Authority for procedure to follow Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power EIRP are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas contact Linksys Corporate Compliance Linksys vakuuttaa taten etta dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien n iden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen Linksys Group d clare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions rela
28. ided with a figure number and description like Le Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section WCF54G UG 40818NC BW Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this Guide Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Wireless G CompactFlash Card The Front Panel Chapter 3 Setting Up the PDA Overview Setup Wizard Chapter 4 Installing the CompactFlash Card Overview Installing the Card Uninstalling the Card Chapter 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Overview Connect to a Wireless Network Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor Overview Wireless Network Monitor Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Specifications Appendix E Warranty Information Appendix F Regulatory Information Appendix G Contact Information O0 O1 C1 O1 Figure 2 1 Front Panel Figure 3 1 PDA to PC Installation Figure 3 2 Welcome Figure 3 3 License Agreement Figure 3 4 Click Yes Figure 3 5 Application Being Installed Figure 3 6 Mobile Device Figure 3 7 Congratulations Figure 4 1 Successful Installation Figure 4 2 CompactFlash Installation into PDA Figure 4 3 Start Screen Figure 4 4 Wireless Network Mo
29. idly lit 2 The Wireless CompactFlash Card does not work properly e Reinsert the Wireless CompactFlash Card into the PDAs CompactFlash port e Uninstall the utility and driver software from your PC and PDA device e Restart your PC and repeat the software and hardware installation as specified in this User Guide 3 3 I cannot communicate with the Access Point in the Infrastructure network e Make sure that the Access Point is powered on e Make sure that your Wireless CompactFlash Card is configured with the same channel SSID and WEP settings as the Access Point Frequently Asked Questions What is the 802 11b standard One standard for wireless networking it allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the 802 119 standard One standard for wireless networking it allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 25 What 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following 802 11b functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Powe
30. less Networks Wireless networks linksys Connected Networks to access All Available v E Automatically connect to non preferred networks Ej Figure 5 6 PDA Connected 12 Wireless G CompactFlash Card Pocket PC 2002 1 2 On the Add Edit Configuration screen select Access Point from the drop down menu for Wireless Mode Click Next Chapter 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network When the Configure Wireless Networks screen appears select the Default profile and click Edit AJ werssc 461211 Configure Wireless Networks Select Profile Default v Use this page to Click the Add button to create a new profile Select a profile and click the edit button to change an existing profile To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile select the profile then click OK Ej Figure 5 7 Configure Wireless Networks FE 461211 Add Edit Configuration Wireless Mode Access Point Use this page to Enter a name for the profile Select Infrastructure Mode when you want to communicate through an Access Point otherwise select Peer to Peer mode Ej Figure 5 8 Add Edit Configuration 13 Wireless G CompactFlash Card 3 On the next screen enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field You can click Scan to search 4 for an existing wireless network name Click Next If your wireless ne
31. m one of the devices on the network Cisco SYSTEMS Wireless G CompactFlash Card DAG Figure 2 1 Front Panel Wireless G CompactFlash Card Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Wireless G CompactFlash Card The Front Panel Overview This Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to install the Card s software on your PC so it can communicate with the PDA Connect your PDA to your PC Make sure you have the Microsoft ActiveSync software installed on your PC Refer to your PDA s documentation for information on Microsoft ActiveSync software IMPORTANT Do not insert the Card before installing the Setup Wizard or A the setup will not work Setup Wizard 1 Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC s CD ROM drive 2 The Setup Wizard s Welcome screen should appear automatically on your monitor If this screen does not appear automatically you can access it by clicking the Start button and choosing Run In the drop down box type d setup exe if d is the letter of your CD ROM drive and click OK Click the Install button to continue this Setup Wizard Clicking the User Guide button opened this Guide To exit this Setup Wizard click the Exit button 3 The following screen displays the License Agreement Read the agreement then if you agree click Next to continue Click Cancel if you want to close the Setup Wizard Your PDA Your PC with Microsoft ActiveSync Installed Figure 3 1 PDA
32. mber and ringer equivalence number If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC Jack RJ 11 An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is FCC Part 68 compliant Connection to the telephone network should be made by using the standard modular telephone jack The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order fo
33. n FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 RSS210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada The use of this dev
34. n address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Telnet A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period 36 TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network TX Rate Transmission Rate UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A
35. nitor Icon Figure 5 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 5 2 Status Screen Figure 5 3 Configure Wireless Networks Figure 5 4 Settings Figure 5 5 Configure Network Authentication Figure 5 6 PDA Connected Figure 5 7 Configure Wireless Networks Figure 5 8 Add Edit Configuration Figure 5 9 SSID Figure 5 10 Wireless Security WEP Figure 5 11 Power Management Figure 5 12 Select Profile Figure 6 1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 6 2 Status Screen Figure 6 3 Version Information Screen Figure 6 4 Wireless Advanced Screen COON ND GD O1 O1 O1 dd et et ed ed ed h ed ed d CONN OOP A OONN mi Figure 6 5 Network Troubleshooting Screen Figure 6 6 More Information Screen Figure 6 7 Repair Screen Figure 6 8 Contact Screen Figure 6 9 Site Survey Screen Figure 6 10 Select Profile Screen Figure 6 11 Add Edit Configuration Screen Figure 6 12 SSID Screen Figure 6 13 Wireless Security WEP Screen Figure 6 14 Power Management Screen Figure 6 15 SSID Channel Screen Figure 6 16 Wireless Security WEP Screen 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 Chanter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless G CompactFlash Card The Wireless G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type Il slot The user friendly software makes it a snap to set up and you re ready to share data printers or high speed Internet access ov
36. ntially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific le
37. onitor Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the CompactFlash Card Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network Appendix C Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix D Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix E Specifications This appendix provides the CompactFlash Card s technical specifications Appendix F Warranty Information This appendix supplies the CompactFlash Cards warranty information Appendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the CompactFlash Card s regulatory information Appendix H Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support ee 2 Getting to Know the Wireless G CompactFlash ar The Front Panel The CompactFlash Card s LEDs where information about network activity is displayed are located on the front panel Power Green The Power LED lights up when the CompactFlash Card is powered on i ie Link Green If the Link LED is flickering the CompactFlash Card is actively sending or receiving Li data to or fro
38. r Management What 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following 802 11g functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What is Roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Access Point Before using the roaming function the workstation must make sure that it is set to the same channel number with the Access Point of the dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and Access Point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links Access Points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to the wired backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right Access Point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer
39. r you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service In the event this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the unit from the telephone line Try using another FCC approved device in the same telephone jack If the trouble persists call the telephone company repair service bureau If the trouble does not persist and appears to be with this unit disconnect the unit from the telephone line and discontinue use of the unit until it is repaired Please note that the telephone company may ask that you disconnect the equipment from the telephone network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get optimum performance from the product No repairs may be done by the customer If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact your authorized support provider for repair and warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs 42 Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t
40. s mobile device or clear the check box if you want to remove the program from your device Remove from both locations Note If a program that you installed is not listed the program was not designed to be used on your mobile device Installing Applications gt Installing Linksys Wireless G CompactFlash Card Space available on device IV Install program into the default installation folder Remove from both locations To remove the selected program from both your device and this computer click Remove 210 con _ ue Figure 3 5 Application Being Installed Chapter 3 Setting Up the PDA 6 Setup Wizard Wireless G CompactFlash Card 6 When asked to check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to complete this xl installation click OK ATE N program from your device Note If a program that you installed is not listed the program was not designed to be used on your mobile device He Application Downloading Complete 4 xj Please check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to complete this installation requi Space available on device F Install program into the default installation folder i from both locations To remove the selected program from bath your device and this computer click Remove _ 2 mave Cancel Help Figure 3 6 Mobile Device 7 The Congratulations screen will appear when the
41. security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 37 Standards LEDs Transmit Power TX Peak RX Peak Security Features WEP key bits Dimensions Unit Weight Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 119 Type Il CompactFlash Link Power 802 119 15dBm Typical Normal Temp Range 802 11b 20dBm Typical Normal Temp Range 350mA 54Mbps 270mA 54Mbps WEP Encryption 64 128 1 69 x 0 27 x 2 32 43 mm x 6 9 mm x 59mm 0 86 oz 0 025 kg FCC 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F 5 to 95 Non Condensing 5 to 95 Non Condensing 38 Appendix E Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period your Linksys Product will be substa
42. ss signal that synchronizes network traffic Select Force long preamble only when there is an interoperability issue with an access point Allow 802 119 Operation in IBSS IBSS mode uses only CCK data rates IBSS Independent Basic Service Set is also referred to as peer to peer mode or Ad hoc mode Select this option to support the extended OFDM data rates Ad hoc mode is also referred to as peer to peer mode or an Independent Basic Service Set IBSS Reset to Default Values Reset to the default values on this page by clicking the Defaults button AJ wersac 461210 Version Information WCF546 Driver Bld 593 Client 3 04 Driver Name WLAGS46F Driver Version 8 25 Primary Firmware Version 2 22 Station Firmware Version 1 18 Ej Figure 6 3 Version Information Screen AJ HCF54G 461210 country Power Mode Cell Size Tx Power 20 v 2 4Ghz 10 rates set SGhz 6 rates set Force long preamble C Allow 802 119 operation in 1855 Reset to Default Values Tools Advanced Ej Figure 6 4 Wireless Advanced Screen Advanced These advanced options are offered Network Troubleshooting and Site Survey See below for descriptions Network Troubleshooting The IP address and Gateway address of the CompactFlash Card is displayed For information on the connection click More Info The More Information screen will appear The MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Server Gateways and DNS are displayed T
43. tives a la directive 1999 5 EC Belgique Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique l ext rieur de b timents une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT France 2 4 GHz Bande les canaux 10 11 12 13 2457 2462 2467 et 2472 MHz respectivement sont compl tement libres d utilisation en France en utilisation int rieur Pour ce qui est des autres canaux ils peuvent tre soumis autorisation selon le d partment L utilisation en ext rieur est soumis autorisation pr alable et tr s restreint Vous pouvez contacter l Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples renseignements SAFETY NOTICES Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 41 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning FCC PART 68 STATEMENT This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules A label is attached to the equipment that contains among other information its FCC registration nu
44. to PC Installation Welcome to the Setup Wizard tor the Wireless G Card Press the PAGE DOWN hey or sse the Scrol Bar to soe De rest of the agreement END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Linksys Wireless G CompactFlash Card 2 you accept te terms ot this Agreement cick Next to continue It not choose Cancel and the Setup Wizard well lose You must click Next to continue tie nstalaton process CompactFlash Card v m n WCF54G Figure 3 3 License Agreement Wireless G CompactFlash Card 4 When asked if you want to install the Linksys Wireless G CompactFlash Card using the default application install directory click Yes to continue 5 hone Select a program s check box if you want to install it on your mobile device or clear the check box if you want to remove the program from your device Note If a program that you installed is not listed the program was not designed to be used on your mobile device Installing Applications E x Install Linksys Wireless G CompactFlash Card using the default application install directory Yes No Cancel Space required for selected programs Space available on device I Install program into the default installation folder To remove the selected program from both your device and this computer click Remove _E2m0vE Cancel Help Figure 3 4 Click Yes x 5 Ascreen will appear to show that the application is being installed Do NOT cancel Soe apre Wo Gr SMS ena SE Menge
45. twork has Wireless Security WEP check Wireless Security WEP Then select Use Hexadecimal 0 9 A F and enter the WEP key in a Key field Click Next wersac 4 1212 Add Edit Configuration iai Use this page to Identify the SSID Network Name of the wireless network to which you wish to connect E Figure 5 9 SSID AJ werssc 461213 Add Edit Configuration Wireless Security WEP Use Hexadecimal 0 9 A F O Use Alphanumeric Characters Key 1 L N Ej Figure 5 10 Wireless Security WEP 14 Wireles 5 Power Management is a power saving mode The lower power consumption may also lower the wireless performance To enable Power Management select On To disable Power Management select Off Then click Finish 6 You will return to the Select Profile screen Click OK The installation of the Wireless G CompactFlash Card is complete wersac 461213 Add Edit Configuration Power Management C off on Use this page to Enable Power Management for lower power consumption and wireless performance Ej Figure 5 11 Power Management AJ wcrs4c 4z Configure Wireless Networks Select Profile Default Use this page to Click the Add button to create a new profile Select a profile and click the edit button to change an existing profile To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile select the profile then cli
46. vailable v El Automatically connect to non preferred networks Wireless Network Adapters Adapters Ej Figure 5 3 Configure Wireless Networks 2 On the Settings screen if your wireless network does not have Wireless Security WEP click OK then go to Settings E 1245 Q step D Configure Wireless Network Network name If your wireless network has Wireless Security WEP click Authentication If this network connects to work via a VPN select The Internet Connects to w This is a device to computer ad hoc connection General Authentication Ej Figure 5 4 Settings ireless Network 11 Wirele 3 When the Configure Network Authentication screen appears Check the box for Data encryption WEP Enabled and uncheck the box for The Key is provided for me automatically Enter the Network key in the field and click OK 4 The next screen will show that the PDA is connected to the wireless network Click OK The installation of the Wireless G CompactFlash Card is complete E 4 1245 Configure Network Authentication Data encryption WEP Enabled El Network Authentication Shared mode LC The Key is provided for me automatically Network key 123456789q Key index _ Enable network access using IEEE 802 1 EAP type TES v Properties General Authentication E Figure 5 5 Configure Network Authentication Configure Wire
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